I find that I am online on a consistent basis. I shop online, connect with friends online, and use it constantly in order to fulfill my daily needs. Even at times when using the internet is unnecessary I use it to cure my boredom. This is typically a useless tactic as it fuels my want to stay connected no matter what. In reflecting on whom in my life has developed an addiction to this habit, I initially thought of my younger sister. She was completely consumed with being on the internet for the most part of the day. It had a negative impact on her as noticeable by her immediate need to connect when she arrived home from school. She became a hermit cooped up her room and refrained from socializing outside the wifi world. My family and I confronted her about this issue and we were finally attempting to halt her obsession. She agreed and we began to monitor how often she would go on the computer or use iphones.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-tips-to-prevent-internet-addiction-and-study-more-effectively/
http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/5_tips_for_curbing_your_Internet_addiction_13889.aspx
My son is like that now. I want to plan a vacation where there's no WiFi and just BE for a while.
ReplyDeleteOver reliance on the internet can lead to poor interpersonal communication skills. Good thing she got unhooked!
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